An Intestinal Obstruction at the Pylorus or High in the Small

Multiple Choice

An intestinal obstruction at the pylorus or high in the small intestine causes metabolic alkalosis by causing the:

A) gain of bicarbonate from pancreatic secretions that cannot be absorbed.
B) excessive loss of hydrogen ions normally absorbed from gastric juice.
C) excessive loss of potassium promoting atony of the intestinal wall.
D) loss of bile acid secretions that cannot be absorbed.